Clemmons (Winston-Salem area) is one of the best places to live in NC

Clemmons is another town in the Winston-Salem area rated as one of the best places to live in North Carolina by Niche.com. They got an overall A+ rating with high marks, for public schools, jobs, housing, health and fitness, and it’s a great place for families.

With regard to housing, there are a ton of great neighborhoods, that include more older more established neighborhoods as well as new housing developments. Over a recent 180 day period, Clemmons was in the top 5 zip codes in the Winston-Salem area with regard to highest average sale price.

Just some of the top neighborhoods include Waterford, Salem Glen / Woodmont golf community, Clouds Harbor (new development), Havenbrook, Clemmons West, Peppertree, Fairmont, Rocklyn (new development).

As far as shopping and restaurants, Clemmons itself has some nice grocery stores, restaurants and local businesses.

It is also just outside of Winston-Salem which offers even more. There is a Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Fresh Market if you like specialty grocery stores.

There is Hanes Mall, the Thru Way Shopping Center, Reynold Village and downtown Winston-Salem with so many great local restaurants and shops.

For outdoor activities, it has Tanglewood Park which has hiking trails, golf courses, fishing, picnic areas, camping, horse stables and equestrian events, and more.

All of this is without quite as much traffic and congestion that you would find in larger metropolitan areas.